How to travel from Sasebo to Okayama, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Okayama is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Sasebo to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,630($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Shin-Tosu

Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Okayama.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,510($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Okayama.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,310($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Okayama.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance531km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Okayama

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,630 ($160).

The distance between Sasebo and Okayama is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Sasebo and Okayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Okayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥21,630 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Okayama. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sasebo to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sasebo and Okayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sasebo and Okayama. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sasebo to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Nishitetsu and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Sasebo and Okayama. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sasebo to Okayama. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Okayama is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Okayama. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sasebo and Okayama. The distance is around 531km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Okayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥14,510 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Okayama

Transport options from Sasebo to Okayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 20m
¥21,630($160)
hourly716km (445 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train3h 50m
¥26,420($195)
hourly767km (476 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
¥24,505($180)
hourly765km (475 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane5h 45m
¥25,875($190)
hourly615km (382 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane5h 50m
¥27,245($200)
hourly551km (342 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
¥26,830($195)
hourly673km (418 miles)
Train via Shin-Tosu + 1 similar
3h 25m
¥14,510($105)
hourly502km (312 miles)
Train3h 35m
¥14,510($105)
hourly507km (315 miles)
Bus
11h 35m
¥9,310($68)
once daily578km (359 miles)
Drive
6hrs
¥7,940($58)
on demand531km (330 miles)

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Airports near Okayama

The following major airports near Okayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Okayama
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Okayama
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Okayama